If it is a Township road, call our maintenance garage at 610-444-5130. If it is a State road (Routes 1, 41, 52, 82 and Burnt Mill, Kaolin, Creek, Old Kennett and Spring Mill Roads and E Cypress, Millers Hill, State, and N Union Streets) call PennDOT at 610-436-2091.

All alarm systems which initiate automatic calls to fire or police are required to be registered. You may acquire an alarm registration form in person from the Township, or access the form under the “General Information” tab and click on “Forms” to print the form on this website.

As of February 28, 2007, there will be no more burning permitted with the exception of mushroom growers to burn boards. All debris must be collected by your trash hauler or disposed of at the Township Maintenance Garage in the dumpster for debris.

If you find a dead deer in the road, please call (610) 926-3136 if it is a Township Road, or PennDOT at (484) 340-3200 if it is a State Road.

Deer are active in the area, especially at dawn and dusk. They often dart into roadways and can cause a hazard to even experienced drivers. Please use caution, and urge young drivers to do so, especially when traveling along wooded roads during twilight.

Kennett Township does not haul waste from the curb- you are required to sign up with an independent hauler that will pick up your trash (and recycling) curbside. Kennett Township and all of the residents are mandated by the State to recycle. If you do not recycle with your private hauler, you can recycle at the Kennett Township Maintenance Garage, located at 557 Bayard Road. The phone number for the Garage is (610) 444-5130 The following is a list of local trash haulers that service our area. This list is not exhaustive, nor do we speci?cally recommend or warrant one hauler over another. Information here is included for your convenience:AJ Blosenski, Inc (610) 444-2341 Evergreen Waste Service (302) 635-7055 Penn Container (610) 274-1306 Republic Services (610) 869-2222

Dogs require licenses and regular vaccinations. Dog license applications are available by calling the Chester County Treasurer’s o?ce at (610) 344-6370. We also actively encourage dog and cat owners to consider a microchip for their pet, making it easier to return a pet to you in the unlikely event that it gets out of your property boundaries. If you do ?nd a dog running free or a lost pet, The Chester County SPCA is the enforcement agency for the Township and can be called at (610) 692-6113.30Photo Courtesy of Jaan Lutter, 2015Kennett Township does have a dog ordinance which can be found on its website (Sec. 110). In summary, the ordinance requires that in parks, athletic ?elds and public events within the township, dogs are expected to be on a leash and under control of the owner or handler. The owner or handler of the dog must diligently supervise the dog, and be responsible for the immediate removal of any fecal matter, disposing of same in a safe and sanitary manner. Violations may result in the imposition of a ?ne between $100 and $500.

Generally speaking permits are required for “non-ordinary” repairs. These include the following:

Permit Required -

• Cutting away a wall, partition or portion of a wall• Removal or cutting a structural beam or load bearing support• Removal or change or reduction in size of any required means of egress. This includes the rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.• A permit is required for the alteration of, addition to, replacement or relocation of the following:o Standpipeo Water supplyo Sewero Drainage basiso Drain leadero Gas pipingo Soil vent or pipingo Waste vent or pipingo Electrical wiringo Mechanical alteration? A permit is not required for the installation, alteration or repair of equipment that is, by established right, under the ownership and control of a public utility as the term “public utility” is defined in 66Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions) These include installations, alterations or repairs of generation, transmission, distribution, metering equipment under the ownership and control of a public utility.

Zoning Permit – The following Building Construction require a Zoning Permit:

• Installation of an uncovered deck where the floor of the deck is no more than 30 inches above grade.• Any agricultural building• Utility and miscellaneous use structures that are accessory to detached single-family dwellings and have a building area of less than 500 square feet. The term includes:o Carportso Detached private garageso Greenhouseso Shedso Enlargement of existing porch or stoop that is a supporting structureNo Permit Require –

Building Related Construction – no permit is required for:• Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, counter tops and similar finishing works.• Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two family dwelling.• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.• Replacement glass in any window or door. The replacement glass shall comply with the minimum requirements of the “International Residential Code”.• Installation and replacement of a window, door, garage door, storm window and storm door that does not require the alteration of the original opening. • The installation of replacement windows or doors for means of egress or emergency escape may be made provided the size of the opening and the dimensions of the framing is not reduced in size.• Replacement of existing siding.• Repair or replacement of a porch or stoop that does not provide structural support for a roof or enclosure. (Enlargement of an existing porch or stoop requires a Zoning Permit)• Installation of additional roll or batt insulation

Minor Electrical Work – no permit is required for:• Replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to already approved, permanently installed receptacles.• Replacement of a receptacle, switch, or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground with a like or similar item. Replacement of receptacles that require ground-fault circuit interrupter protection require a permit.• Replacement of installed electrically operated equipment such as a doorbell, communication system and motor operated device do not require a permit.• Installation, alteration or rearrangement of communications wiring.• Replacement of dishwashers• Replacement of kitchen range hoods• Installation of battery-powered smoke detectors

Gas Work – no permit is required for:• Portable heating, cooking or portable clothes drying appliances• Replacement of a minor part in approved equipment that would alter the equipment thereby nullifying the approval or rendering the equipment unsafe.• A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed piping system and is not interconnected to the power grid

Mechanical Work or Equipment – no permit is required for:• A portable heating appliance• Portable ventilation appliances• A portable cooling unit• Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment governed under the Uniform Construction Code.• Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or render the equipment unsafe.• Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that are put into action by motors 1 horsepower• Portable evaporative cooler• A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed piping system and is not interconnected to a power grid

Plumbing Work – no permit is required for:• Replacement of bib valves if the replacement hose bib valves are provided with an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker.• Refinishing of existing fixtures.• Replacement of ball cocks• Repair of leaks• Clearance of stoppages• Replacement of faucets or working parts of faucets• Replacement of traps• Replacement of water closet, lavatory or kitchen sink in an existing location• Replacement of non-commercial clothes washers and dishwashers

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) – no permit is required for:• Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of the same capacity.• Repair and replacement of heating, supply and return piping and radiation elements that do not require rearrangement of the piping system• Repair and replacement of ductwork• Repair and replacement of control devices for heating and air conditioning equipment• Replacement of kitchen range hoods with the same capacity hood• Replacement of clothes dryers if there is not change in fuel type, location or electrical requirements• Replacement of stoves and ovens if there is no change in fuel type, location or electrical characteristics

Any work not listed above requires the appropriate permit for Kennett Township.

Yes, please contact us by email. You must produce a valid state issue ID, fingerprint cards and payment (see our webpage for service fees; the police department can only accept personal check, money order or cash). Fingerprint cards can be obtained through the agency requiring you to be fingerprinted. If you are a Township resident you will not be charged. Contact the Police Department

Investigative reports are not public information and, therefore, not accessible under the Right -to-Know Law. Investigative reports may be available with a properly executed subpoena.

For all other report inquiries please submit a request and see our webpage for service fees. To the extent that this request seeks or may be construed to see Kennett Township Police records involving covert law enforcement investigations, including intelligence gathering and analysis, the Department can neither confirm nor deny the existence of such records without risk of compromising investigations and imperiling individuals. Under No Circumstances, therefore, should the Department’s response to this request be interpreted as indicating otherwise. In all events, should such records exist, they are entirely exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, and the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa. C.S. §§ 9101-9183. Incident Form

Identity theft involves acquiring key pieces of someone’s identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, and mother’s maiden name, in order to impersonate them. This information enables the identity thief to commit numerous forms of fraud which includes, but is not limited to, taking over the victim’s financial accounts, opening new bank accounts, purchasing automobiles, applying for loans, credit cards, and social security benefits, renting apartments, and establishing services with utility and phone companies.

Yes! If you have any concern, no matter the size, please report it! If it is not an emergency, feel free to call the Police Department at 610-388-2874, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible!

Private on site sewers must be pumped every three years, documentation needs to be sent to the Township, this can be a copy of the service order or invoice. Please email to michael.obrien@kennett.pa or drop it off/mail it to the Township office.

In most cases your title company has already supplied the needed information to change the name on the account. If you would like to follow up with an email please do so by emailing Megan.Cadreau@kennett.pa.us.

In most cases your title company has already supplied the needed information to change the name on the account and request a sewer certification for final billing. If you would like to follow up with an email please do so by emailing Megan.Cadreau@kennett.pa.us. Please note, you will not receive a final bill nor will an invoice be forwarded to your new address.

Kennett Township legally has to bill the current homeowner for all invoices as they are responsible for all invoices once they take ownership. Please contact your title company as they may have credited you at the time of settlement or they are holding money to pay the invoice for you.

Kennett Township does not own and can't touch any of Chester Water meters. Please contact Chester Water at 610.876.8181. Chester Water must inform Megan Cadreau of any changes they make to your consumption to possibly receive a revised invoice.

Chester County Solid Waste Authority holds regional hazardous waste recycling events every year, where dangerous household items like paint, electronics, chemicals and more can be safely taken to be disposed of safely. A complete list can be found below. Please check their website for the upcoming dates as they change yearly. Click HERE!